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How to Draft an Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement for a Texas LLC in 2026

Texas non-competes are enforceable in 2026 only if they are ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and contain reasonable limits on time, geography, and scope. For Texas LLCs, the most common drafting failures are inadequate consideration (no real trade-secret or confidential-information tie) and overbroad restrictions that invite reformation. This article explains how to draft, implement, […]

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How to Calculate and Claim the Section 199A QBI Deduction for a Texas LLC Taxed as an S Corporation in 2026

Business Tax Issues / Jack Gilbert

The Section 199A Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction can reduce a Texas LLC’s pass-through income by up to 20% on a 2026 federal return, even if the LLC is taxed as an S corporation. Because Texas has no individual income tax, the primary savings is federal—and the S-corp wage structure becomes the key limiter. This

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How to Form an LLC in Texas as a Non-U.S. Resident in 2026: Steps, Registered Agent Rules, and EIN Options

Business Formation / Jack Gilbert

Forming a Texas LLC as a non‑U.S. resident in 2026 typically takes 1–3 business days online through the Texas Secretary of State, plus time to obtain an EIN and open banking. Texas allows foreign owners, but every LLC must maintain a Texas registered agent with a physical street address. This article explains step‑by‑step filing, registered

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How to Choose Between an LLC and S-Corp in Texas for a Two-Owner Consulting Business (2026 Tax Rules)

Business Formation and Structure / Jack Gilbert

For most two-owner Texas consulting firms, an LLC taxed as an S corporation can reduce self-employment taxes when each owner’s W-2 “reasonable salary” is set correctly. Texas imposes no state personal income tax, so the decision hinges on federal payroll taxes, admin burden, and liability/governance. This article compares LLC vs. S-corp paths under 2026 federal

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